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Bemus Point, NY

New York

Bemus Point is a small town in New York with a population of 206. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
206 Population 490/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $80,590 per capita
$372,700 Home Value $322,041 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$372,700 home value, $750/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $372,700
32% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.6%
56% higher than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

How Bemus Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population206
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$80,590
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$6,275M
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$372,700
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$322,041
Housing Units229
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Uninsured4.6%
Smoking11.5%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries24

Is Bemus Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bemus Point receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Bemus Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bemus Point is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bemus Point is $372,700, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Bemus Point is a highly educated community — 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bemus Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 98.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Bemus Point has a population of 206 with a density of 490 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

206
Total Population
490
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bemus Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bemus Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bemus Point is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Bemus Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$80,590
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$58,667

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,224
County GDP$6,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants330
Healthcare255
Retail443
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bemus Point is $372,700, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $322,041.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,700
32% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$322,041

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.9%
Housing Units229
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,210
106% above US avg
Effective Rate1.93%
In Bemus Point, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 4.6% of residents lack health insurance. 11.5% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bemus Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.5%
18% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Uninsured4.6%
47% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,585
Dentists1:1,826
Mental Health1:516
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits69.0%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities255
Bemus Point has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall98.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates42.1632°N, 79.3895°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 22 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.6%
56% above US avg
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+16.4%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density490/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities255
Restaurants330
Retail Stores443

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

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